February 06, 2015, 1:37PM

Oregon State Beavers defensive end Obum Gwacham (86) tries to turn past offensive lineman Sean Harlow (77) during the Beavers' practice Oct. 9, 2014 before they face the Utah Utes in a home game next week. Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

February 03, 2015, 9:00AM

I had a chance to attend practice for the Timbers back on January 27 and the experience forced me to try and balance a practical look at the Portland Timbers for 2015 with unbridled optimism. At least for now, I'm excited about the mix of players and hope they can balance the energy and passion from the early portion of the season over the long haul with unexpected challenges looming on the horizon. Full story »

December 30, 2014, 11:49AM

CORVALLIS, OREGON-Sept. 10, 2014--The Oregon State Beavers football team, including players, coaches and staff, gathered Wednesday afternoon in Reser Stadium for a team photograph. The Beavers quarterbacks ham it up for a photo. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

December 30, 2014, 11:49AM

CORVALLIS, OREGON-Sept. 10, 2014--The Oregon State Beavers football team, including players, coaches and staff, gathered Wednesday afternoon in Reser Stadium for a team photograph. They then broke apart for some small-group photos. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

December 02, 2014, 10:00PM

Oregon State Beavers center Roman Sapolu (65) readies himself for a rush as the Beavers practiced in Corvallis Sept. 24, 2014, before their weekend match-up against the USC in Los Angeles. Photo by Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

October 23, 2014, 1:16PM

Channing Frye jokes with teammates as he licks his fingers before shooting free throws. Greg Oden is at left during practice Thursday in Houston. Portland and Houston play Game 3 of their first round series on Friday in Houston. photo by Jamie Francis

October 23, 2014, 1:13PM

Channing Frye jokes with teammates as he licks his fingers before shooting free throws. Greg Oden is at left during practice Thursday in Houston. Portland and Houston play Game 3 of their first round series on Friday in Houston. photo by Jamie Francis

October 23, 2014, 1:02PM

Channing Frye jokes with teammates as he licks his fingers before shooting free throws. Greg Oden is at left during practice Thursday in Houston. Portland and Houston play Game 3 of their first round series on Friday in Houston. photo by Jamie Francis

October 15, 2014, 6:21PM

3. Sean Mannion's touchdown-interception ratio Mannion entered his senior season with lofty expectations. Though top target Brandin Cooks was gone, the quarterback seemed poised to build off 2013's 37 touchdowns. He was fresh off a big summer. Mechanics looked fluid and footwork was improved. Through five games, though, Mannion ranks among the Pac-12's worst with a five-to-four touchdown-to-interception ratio. Few...

October 15, 2014, 6:21PM

4. Obum Gwacham leading team in sacks Gwacham's story is straight out of Hollywood. After Gwacham failed to produce at wide receiver, coaches moved the athletic specimen to defensive end. The senior is making the most of his final year of eligibility. He now leads the team with four sacks, and he earned a start Oct. 4 at Colorado. Who...

October 15, 2014, 6:20PM

Oregon State Beavers defensive end Obum Gwacham (86) tries to turn past offensive lineman Sean Harlow (77) during the Beavers' practice Oct. 9, 2014 before they face the Utah Utes in a home game next week. Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

October 15, 2014, 6:20PM

2. Isaac Seumalo still being sidelined Seumalo was initially supposed to return from his broken foot after spring practice. Then Riley said OSU's top offensive lineman would just miss a game or two. Yet here we are nearly halfway through the season and Seumalo is actually regressing. He is now sporting the scooter at practice, and Riley is no longer...